Monday, April 1, 2013

Monday Mural: cultural pride

This mural is found at Foothill and 26th Avenue.  It was done by José Velásquez in 2001 and was sponsored by several community organizations.  The colors seem as fresh as if they were painted recently.  It's title is Roots, Spirit and Color of the American Dream.

If you like murals or have a mural you'd like to post, this meme's for you.  You decide what constitutes a mural.  Once you start looking, you find them all around.  Follow the Linky steps below.  Be sure to link back to this meme and visit your fellow posters.  Looking forward to the mural finds posted this week.

Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:05 AM
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8 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMarch 31, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    I like the drummer with 4 hands !

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  2. AndyApril 1, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Clicking on the photo brings it to full size where one can see a mural with powerful feelings and strong, clear images.

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  3. biebkriebelsApril 1, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    It is an intriguing picture with the drummer with four hands indeed, I noticed that too. It is full of life and spirit.

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  4. s.cApril 1, 2013 at 3:36 AM

    Nice one with a south american influence at the look of the head gear of the players.

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  5. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 1, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Beautiful street art. Love the colours.
    Thanks for hosting!

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  6. RedPatApril 1, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    It's great and still so vibrant after 12 years!

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  7. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    I could use more than two hands these days ;-) Such brilliant colors even after so many years.

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  8. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comApril 3, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    It is gloriously vibrant, but the three hands and the horn sort of threw me. I am sure there is a metaphor there.

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